Lesotho

Lesotho is the highest country in the world as the entire country is situated above 1,400m (3,280ft.) About 80% of the county lie above 1,800m (5,906ft). 

The economy in Lesotho is mainly driven by manufacturing, agriculture and tourism. The main agricultural produce in Lesotho include corn, wheat, pulses and sorghum.

Lesotho is in Southern Africa, with a population of 2.11 million people. Its capital is Maseru, and their currency is Lesotho Loti. The official languages in Lesotho are Southern Sotho and English. 

They celebrate many holidays including:

It has one world heritage site which is Maloti-Drakensberg Park.

It also has two national parks:

  1. Sehlabathebe National Park
  2. Ts’ehlanyane National Park

Want to learn more? Check out Lesotho’s tourism website!

Also check out the Lesotho National Museum

Fun activities to do

To download the flag and map:

  1. Click on the image
  2. Right-click and select Save Image As…

Also try making a postcard and it’s stamp! Try filling in your suitcase for the trip!